Tomato 'Marceline' (Solanum lycopersicum), Offered by Les Gardiens - Ferme Alternative
'Marceline' is a rare and precious variety , resulting from a cross between a Pineapple tomato and a Russian variety. This indeterminate beefsteak produces large, juicy fruits with two-tone yellow and red flesh , offering a balanced and delicately sweet flavor . In addition to its good productivity , it ensures an abundant and regular harvest, a rare asset for a tomato of this caliber.
Its spectacular appearance and refined taste make it a real treasure for lovers of old and unique tomatoes .
Characteristics of the variety:
Growth Type : Indeterminate
Tomato Type : Beefsteak
Plant height : 1.5 to 2 meters
Spread : Medium to wide
Quantity per sachet : ISOLATED - 15 to 20 seeds
Fruit color : Two-tone yellow and red
Shape : Wide and flattened
Maturation : Mid-season (75 to 85 days)
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds 8-10 weeks before the last frost , maintaining a temperature of 22-28°C for optimal germination. When seedlings reach 10-15cm , transplant them into the ground or pots after the last frost, spacing them 60cm apart to ensure good development.
Provide it with rich, well-drained soil and full sun exposure to encourage abundant production. Given the generous size of its fruits , solid staking is essential to prevent the branches from bending under their weight.
The first fruits ripen after 75 to 85 days , with a generous harvest spread out until autumn.
Pot culture : Possible! A container of at least 20 liters is enough for good results, but a larger format (28L or 32L) will promote an even more impressive production.
Use and special features:
With its juicy and fragrant flesh, the 'Marceline' tomato is an exceptional choice for cooking. In salads, its bright colors create a magnificent visual effect, while its melting texture enhances sauces, coulis and stews. Its mild and balanced flavor makes it a tomato appreciated both raw and cooked.
Thanks to its thin skin and rich flesh, it is also ideal for preparing stuffed tomatoes or grilled slices, releasing all its aromatic depth.
Anecdote!
The name 'Marceline' is a tribute to Marcel Monfort , who carefully selected this variety by crossing a Pineapple tomato with a Russian variety, a work that continued until 2008. Even today, 'Marceline' remains little known and rare , making it a true nugget for collectors and lovers of exceptional tomatoes.
With 'Marceline', add a touch of elegance, history and incomparable flavors to your vegetable garden!
